HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
想 — to think, to want, to miss
- Reading
- xiǎng
- Meaning
- to think, to want, to miss
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
想 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is xiǎng and it means to think, to want, to miss. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
想 appears in everyday chinese words such as 想 (to want, to think), 想法 (idea, opinion) and 梦想 (dream, aspire).
Chinese words containing 想
Frequently asked questions
What does 想 mean in Chinese?
想 means to think, to want, to miss in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 想 read?
想 is read xiǎng. Reading it inside real words — 想 and 想法 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 想 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 想 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 想 in a word?
A common word containing 想 is 想 (xiǎng) — "to want, to think". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 想 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 想 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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